AT&T Foils Potential Security Breach

AT&T has released a formal statement to let their consumers know that they have experienced a potential security breach that would allow the successful attacker to compromise user accounts that hold some sensitive data.
Fortunately, AT&T says they caught the act in progress and shut it down immediately. They claim that no information appears to have been obtained from the attack, though they will be conducting an official investigation to figure out whodunnit and why.

We recently detected what could have been an organized attempt to obtain information on a number of customer accounts. The people in question appear to have used “auto script” technology to determine whether AT&T telephone numbers were linked to online AT&T accounts. No accounts were breached and our investigation is ongoing to determine the source or intent of the attempt to gather this information. In the meantime, out of an abundance of caution, we are advising the account holders involved.

You likely have very little to worry about but keep an eye out on for your mail or online statements in case AT&T issues another statement based on further developments. [via Engadget]

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AT&T Samsung Captivate Glide, DoubleTime Android messaging phones now available

Two new AT&T messaging phones, the DoubleTime and Captivate Glide from Samsung, are now available for purchase. Both smartphones feature full QWERTY keyboards for text input and offer Google's Android operating system under the hood. The phones retail for $149.99 and $49.99, respectively, with a two-year service agreement from AT&T. For more, check out our hands-on preview of the Samsung Captivate Glide and the Samsung DoubleTime.

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Samsung Glide, Doubletime and other AT&T devices get priced

AT&T has announced a wide range of Android phones over the past month and they will all finally be available come November 20th. First announced back in October on Monday AT&T shared the details and told the world they will all be available online and in-stores come Sunday, November 20th. Those include the Samsung Captivate Glide, the Samsung Doubletime, Pantech Pocket and the AT&T Avail. Today they’ve just announced pricing and we have the details below.

The Samsung Captivate Glide (pictured above) is the best of the bunch and packs a 4″ AMOLED display and the dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, an 8 megapixel camera on the rear and a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Expect a review from Android Community any day now on that keyboard packing smartphone. It’s the best of the group and will run $149 with a new contract.
Then the Samsung Doubletime dual-screen device is probably the weakest link here with a measly 600 Mhz processor. It folds open for the text loving type people and will run you a budget friendly $49 on-contract but I think free would be a better idea for this white and pink odd device. The widescreen Pantech Pocket will also be $49 with a new 2-year contract and it’s a little more attractive than the Doubletime but still nothing to write home about.
So, November 20th all these new Android devices will be readily available from your friendly neighbors at AT&T. They have the teen oriented Doubletime all the way up to the dual-core powered Glide for Dad. Be sure to stay tuned for reviews on all these devices coming soon.
[via PocketNow]

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AT&T expands 4G LTE network with 6 new markets November 20th

The news from AT&T just keeps getting better and better today. Along with the announcement of the 4G LTE Galaxy Tab 8.9 moments ago we are now hearing they are also expanding their 4G LTE market to 6 new cities. Starting on the 20th AT&T will be upgrading multiple networks to their blazing fast 4G LTE speeds bringing the total to 16 markets, or 70 million US customers.

Now users planning wishing to get that brand new Galaxy Tab 8.9 or the blazing fast Galaxy S II Skyrocket that might not have been in 4G LTE coverage, the odds just got a bit better, but are still far from Verizon’s offerings. Starting November 20th AT&T’s expansion will reach locations such as Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas and more. The full list can be seen below.
-Athens, Ga.
-Atlanta
-Baltimore
-Boston
-Charlotte
-Chicago
-Dallas-Fort Worth
-Houston
-Indianapolis
-Kansas City
-Las Vegas
-Oklahoma City
-San Antonio
-San Juan
-Puerto Rico
-Washington, D.C.
Along with both of these announcements today AT&T also has a few new data plans for LTE tablet customers. Those include 250 MB for $14.99, 2GB for $25, or 3GB for $35. The latter of the three, the 3GB plan includes a 2-year agreement while the others can be used off contract as pre-paid data plans. Don’t forget that starting the same day, November 20th, AT&T will also have 4 new Android smartphones available such as the Captivate Glide. Who’s buying?

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LG Optimus LTE headed to AT&T as the Nitro HD

We’ve seen a few leaks and videos of the LG Optimus LTE but today we have a little treat, and that is this 4G LTE 720p packing smartphone is headed to AT&T as the LG Nitro HD. It was spotted in the wild back in September and was just recently launched on Bell Canada. With Bell sharing the same frequencies as AT&T we had a feeling it was coming soon, but this gives us even more confirmation.

We’ve heard rumors of a LG phone rocking a 1280 x 720p HD display since way back in May when we first saw the codename for the Optimus LTE (P930) but now that its officially here I’m sure you’ll want a refresh on the specs. The LG Optimus LTE rocks a 4.5″ 1280 x 720p HD display, a powerful 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage and a fat 1830 mAh battery to keep things running. Here’s a quick video showing off the Optimus LTE (aka Nitro HD for AT&T).
LG Optimus LTE


We also have an 8 megapixel camera on the rear and a 1.3 MP front camera for video chat like we’ve just seen in the video above. Clearly he makes a mistake as the screen is 720p and not 760 but we’ll cut him a break, technology moves fast. One important thing to note is the 1280 x 720p panel is what LG calls their “NOVA” technology and its said to be much brighter, sharper, and clearer than the Pentile Matrix used in the upcoming Galaxy Nexus. Once this hits the market here in the US we’ll be sure to get one in for review as soon as possible and will definitely be checking out that HD display.
[via Pocket Now]

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Verzo Kinzo Android smartphone now shipping for $459

When we first heard that Verzo was going to launch a luxury oriented Android device back in August the ship date was pegged as sometime in September. That launch month came and went and so did the next month. If you had a hankering for that Kinzo phone for some reason, the device is now finally shipping. As of today you can get the Android device for $459.

The phone is mostly a style thing with a custom skin over the older Android Froyo OS. The hardware is lackluster as well. The phone has a 4.3-inch multitouch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480. The phone has quad-band GSM radios and some of the bands covered will work for the AT&T network. The processor is a slower TI OMAP 3630 at 1GHz and it has 512MB of RAM.
The front camera is a 0.3MP unit and the rear is a 5MP autofocusing camera. It has a light sensor accelerometer, and a proximity sensor. The smartphone also has GPS integrated. It has a 1590 mAh battery that should power the device for nine hours on GSM and up to 360 hours of standby. The phone also comes with some accessories as well. It has a leather case, car charger, and a set of earphones.

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AT&T introduces Call International VoIP app

Android users have been able to use Skype and other popular clients to make Voice-Over IP calls for a while now, but AT&T customers now have a more official option. AT&T Call International allows for native VOIP calls to international numbers. Prices for international calls start at 4 cents a minute, and AT&T users can download the app from the Android Market now. Blackberry and iPhone versions are also available.

Unfortunately, the app doesn’t really take advantage of the possibilities of VOIP, like automatically connecting to other AT&T Call International users for free calling. In fact, there really isn’t anything to recommend the app over Skype or Google Voice. There’s no additional charge for calling numbers in the US or Puerto Rico, but if you’re traveling and happen to be calling from a non-US location, you can’t use 3G or 4G networks – WiFi is the only option.
The app makes use of a custom phone dialer, but ties into Android’s Contacts application so retrieval of numbers is easy. Naturally only AT&T customers can see the app in the market. In an off move billing will be applied directly to customers credit card, not their AT&T bill. You can expect the AT&T Call International to be pre-installed on Android phones in the future.

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AT&T drops HTC Vivid & Samsung Skyrocket prices by $100

When AT&T announced its first smartphones to take advantage of its new fancy-pants LTE network, a few balked at the $199 and $249 prices for the HTC Vivid and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, respectively. Well, rejoice bargain hunters: the price for each has dropped by a cool $100. That makes the Vivid just $99.99 and the Skyrocket $149.99 – not bad for a pair of phones with specs that are just shy of the top of the line.

AT&T didn’t give a reason for the price drop, but it’s likely that a lot of people weren’t thrilled at the prospect of paying a considerable premium for LTE. After all, the LTE portion of the network still only  extends to a handful of metro markets, and if you don’t live in one, a modest bump up from other Android phones like the Galaxy S II and Inspire 4G doesn’t really warrant the increased price. Curiously, the reduction makes the Galaxy S II Skyrocket $50 less than the plane-Jane version of the Galaxy S II. If you’re an AT&T customer who wants a GSII, there’s no reason not to go with the Skyrocket.
The price drop is currently only showing up on the online phone pages themselves – for some reason, the price drop isn’t showing up on the generic Smartphone page. That might mean that the deal isn’t for retail stores, or that it’s simply a promotional price. Either way, they’re great deals, assuming that you’re in the market and your 2-year contract is up.

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AT&T says HTC Vivid and Samsung Skyrocket will get ICS updates

AT&T’s first two LTE smartphones both run Android Gingerbread, but they’ve got the unfortunate luck of being released just a few weeks before Ice Cream Sandwich lands on the Galaxy Nexus. AT&T has confirmed that both the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket will be updated to Android 4.0  eventually. No specifics were mentioned, but a nebulous “early 2012″ should see the rollouts begin.

The news isn’t altogether surprising, since both phones offer high-end hardware and have a place of distinction in AT&T’s lineup. AT&T doesn’t want the prospect of handsets stuck on outdated software (for too long, anyway) to deter sales, set to begin this Sunday. Even so, the confirmation is appreciated – all too often Android enthusiasts are left to wonder about this sort of thing.
If the timeframe seems long, it’s probably because both Samsung and HTC need to integrate their custom user interfaces with Ice Cream Sandwich. HTC is quoting a Q1 timeframe for the ICS update to the Rezound on Verizon. Both TouchWiz and Sense are pretty extensive modifications of Android’s base code, so the wait could be a long one for almost all of each manufacturer’s phones.
For a better look at each of these new phone,s check out our hands-on coverage of the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket.

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• AT&T Announces the 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Nov. 6 for $249.99 (goandroid.co.in)
• HTC Vivid Official for AT&T, Nov. 6th for $199.99 (goandroid.co.in)

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AT&T LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Appears at the FCC

Just as was the case with the original, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 seems to be doing good things on carriers as AT&T wants to get in on the fun of carrying one. An LTE equipped version of the tablet for Ma Bell has been spotted at the FCC. Alongside compatible radios for their network, their 4G LTE logo on the back of the device is more than enough of a giveaway for us.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a very slim Android tablet that foregoes many desirable ports for its good looks. Still, we believe it’s one of the best Honeycomb tablets out there. It sports a 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 10.1 inch display, Android 3.1+ and more.
It remains to be seen how AT&T will price this tablet, though we’d wager they’ll be a bit more expensive than the 16GB and 32GB flavors with only WiFi radios. Other than that, we expect everything else to remain business as usual – we just need some official information from AT&T itself. [FCC via Wireless Goodness]

Related articles

• T-Mobile to launch Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on November 2nd, SpringBoard on November 9th (tech-gadget.co.in)
• Original Galaxy Tab Getting Android 2.3.5 Upgrade through Verizon (goandroid.co.in)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 drops by the FCC with AT&T LTE bands (goandroid.co.in)
• Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 3G, TouchWiz (tech-gadget.co.in)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 drops by the FCC with AT&T LTE bands

It looks like the uber-expensive HTC Jetstream won’t have long to sit on its throne as AT&T’s only LTE tablet device. Either the Galaxy Tab 10.1 or 8.9 was recently spotted roaming the digital halls of the FCC, with AT&T’s unmistakable 4G LTE branding adorning its backside. The spec drawing looks pretty interchangeable with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, but after overlaying the press shots of the 8.9 on the PDF, I’m leaning towards the 8.9.

Those who would rather have some Honeycomb goodness in a Wifi-only package can already purchase the Galaxy Tab 8.9, starting at $449.99 for the 16GB version. A wireless variant isn’t exactly a surprise, since its big brother the 10.1 can already be found on other carriers, and Verizon already has a 4G LTE model for sale. AT&T still hasn’t got a 3G version of the latest Galaxy Tab hardware, though they are still offering the 7-inch original – maybe they want to offer some differentiation from the 10-inch Jetstream.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 shares almost all the components and specifications of the 10.1: the same 1GHz processor, the same full gigabyte of RAM, and even the same 1280 x 800 screen resolution – though obviously, it uses a smaller panel. The 10.1 Verizon LTE model received a positive review a few months ago, and there’s no reason to believe that the 8.9 on AT&T’s LTE network will do any less, assuming that you’re in one of AT&T’s sparse LTE coverage areas. Considering that the carrier’s LTE push is now in full swing with the Galaxy S II Skyrocket and HTC Vivid, expect the Galaxy Tab 8.9 before the end of the year.

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AT&T Announces the 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Nov. 6 for $249.99

Many were wondering if the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE would make it to the states, and we now have the answer in the form of an early Monday press release from AT&T. The handset with a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and 1.5GHz dual-core processor will come to the carrier as the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. Other specs include an 8MP camera with 1080p video captures and 16GB of on-board storage.
The Skyrocket will go on sale November 6th and will be one of AT&T’s pricier models, $249.99 on a two-year contract. It’s no Samsung Galaxy Nexus in terms of software, but it does best that device in some areas. Screen technology is an upgrade (though lower resolution) and the clock speed of the processor is increased. See the announcement below for more info.

Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™
Lightning fast reflexes powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core processor and AT&T 4G LTE speeds make the Galaxy S II Skyrocket faster for Web browsing and all your favorite apps. A Super AMOLED Plus display spanning 4.5-inches is the brightest, most colorful screen on the market.

• 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display(800×480 pixels)
• Android Gingerbread (2.3.5)
• 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
• 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, with 2-megapixel front-facing camera
• 1080p HD video recording
• 16 GB of on-board memory, microSD expandable to an additional 32 GB

The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket will arrive in AT&T company-owned retail stores and online Nov. 6 for $249.99 with a two-year commitment.

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HTC Vivid Official for AT&T, Nov. 6th for $199.99

AT&T has announced its first 4G LTE smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S II and the HTC Vivid. The Vivid is the phone we have up until now known as the HTC Raider (and is still known under that name in some regions). The Vivid features a 4.5-inch qHD display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and 8MP camera capable of 1080p video capture.
AT&T is pushing its 4G LTE network to new regions and launching the handset (along with the Skyrocket) on November 6th. The Vivid will be the lower-priced option at $199.99 on a new two-year agreement.

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Motorola RAZR headed to AT&T, clears the FCC

We are seeing a few interesting things turn up from the FCC today, first some sort of Motorola tablet passed through, and now we are seeing a Motorola RAZR headed for AT&T. The Motorola DROID RAZR was announced last week headed for Verizon with 4G LTE and we’ve also heard a few non US carriers will also get a version of the RAZR as soon as November 1st. Today what appears to be the same RAZR smartphone has just hit the FCC packing AT&T radios, that means the Verizon “DROID” wont be present in this bad boys name.

Today a GSM version of the RAZR went through the FCC with GSM 800/1900 bands as well as WCDMA bands II and V, which are what are used by AT&T here in the US. This phone is so thin it might just slide away from Verizon exclusivity and come to other carriers soon. We’ve seen many similar devices from Motorola land on more than one carrier, so this could just be another slightly tweaked version for AT&T although I have a feeling they’ll want to keep the iconic RAZR name going.

While we don’t know for sure this will be a RAZR, it will at least be something very similar if not the same thing. The FCC ID is a bit different but the battery isn’t. With the model number SNN5899A it has the same battery used by the Droid RAZR. We’ve recently learned the RAZR’s bootloader is only locked because Verizon made them do it, and other carrier version will not be locked down. If the Motorola RAZR hits AT&T with the same awesome design and build quality yet is fully unlocked, that would be awesome and I’m sure many will be happy to hear it.
If you’d like to stir through the FCC filing you can see all you’d like by clicking here. Hopefully after Motorola announces an official launch date for Verizon they’ll give us some more information regarding what is next for them and AT&T.
  Motorola Droid RAZR hands-on

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iPhones dominate AT&T Q3 sales, but Android is catching up

For a long time, there was no real challenger to the iPhone’s smartphone dominance. That all changed after Android started getting traction and the devices running the OS started to sell in droves. AT&T was the first of the iPhone carriers in the US and the iPhone still continues to be the most common smartphone sold on the network.

AT&T has released the results for Q3 and talks a bit about the iPhone and Android devices in with the usual profit numbers. AT&T notes that the iPhone was its most popular smartphone with 2.7 million activations during the quarter. That counts up to more activations than all other devices combines. However, AT&T also notes that the iPhone and Android together were almost half of its total 4.8 million smartphones sold.
Android is also catching up to the iPhone quickly on the network with sales of the Android devices on the network nearly doubling year over year. AT&T postpaid customers are now using more smartphones than dumb phones for the first time. AT&T reports a total of 68.6 million postpaid subscribers and 52.6% of that number is smartphone users. In the same quarter last year, only 39.1% of all users on the network were rocking smartphones.
[via SlashGear]

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AT&T’s 4:3 “wide-screen” Pantech Pocket gets a hands-on

If you’ve got an Android phone with a screen that’s bigger than 3.2 inches diagonally, it’s almost certain that the ratio of its vertical to horizontal pixels is about 16:9, mimicking a television screen’s shape and distinguishing high-end phones from low-end competitors like the iPhone. Pantech is bucking the trend with a new phone for AT&T, the Pocket. This 4-inch Gingerbread phone has a first-in-class 800 x 600 screen, an odd 4:3 ratio in a widescreen Android world. PCMag was on-hand at CTIA to give us a look.

Pantech claims that the non-standard screen ratio will make it easier to both read and enter text on the device, especially in portrait mode. The reporter agreed with this assessment, and noted that the extra width, while noticeable, doesn’t make the Pocket a monster to hold in your hand. Switch the phone to landscape mode and the reading advantage largely disappears, and the screen may not be ideally suited for all apps. For example, the Kindle app shows only marginally more words per line, even though it’s been modified so support the resolution. Pantech says they’re working with developers to ensure that the top 100 Android apps work with the phone.
The Pocket lines up with Pantech’s current middle-market focus in the United States, though it’s noticeably more powerful than other offerings from the company. A 1GHz single-core processor and 5-megapixel camera might have been top of the line eighteen months ago, but these days it’ll probably mean a price of $100 or less on-contract. AT&T announced the phone last week, but so far release date and pricing information are up in the air. Expect the Pantech Pocket to hit shelves in the next month or so.

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AT&T says LTE phones won’t drain battery in a jiffy

You know the drill – if you do not do plenty of data access from online sources on your smartphone, then turning off its 3G or LTE radio would go a long way in preserving battery life. Needless to say, those running on 3G will use up less juice than on a LTE network, and if you drop the connection to just EDGE, it will offer even more mileage. AT&T has stepped forward to the plate, claiming that their LTE handsets will be easy on the battery when their LTE service rolls out. 

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AT&T’s 4G LTE plan: what you need to know

Despite its claims to “4G” prowess, AT&T’s Long Term Evolution network only covers five cities in the United States so far, and no AT&T phones operate with LTE radios. PC Mag got a rare response to their inquiries on the full nationwide rollout, and there’s some juicy information for AT&T Android users in the pipe. The first AT&T LTE phone will be released this year, though the carrier didn’t say from which manufacturer or which operating system it would use.

Unless you live in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago or Atlanta, AT&T “4G” means HSPA+, an upgrade to existing 3G networks that’s speedy but not technically 4G. The company will only be advertising “4G LTE” in the markets that are currently receiving it, and presumably they’ll do some pre-marketing as new areas are added. Verizon already has true LTE 4G deployed in over a hundred markets, with more being added all the time.
Currently AT&T places the same data caps on LTE users as it does on mobile broadband and smartphone users on 3G networks, despite the extra bandwidth. The company dodged a question about whether it would raise or remove caps as phones and markets are added to the network – you can probably take that as a polite “no.” AT&T also refused to respond with a concrete answer on whether or not they’ll be offering roaming with Verizon LTE. This seams more plausible, but as you know in the ever-contentious wireless market, there are no guarantees.
AT&T is sticking to its guns with the proposed purchase of T-Mobile, despite the Justice Department’s objections. The company maintains that purchasing the smaller competitor outright will allow it to deploy more 3G and 4G spectrum efficiently, in a way that couldn’t be achieved by simply building new cell towers. It remains to be seen what AT&T will do if the merger is completely blocked.
AT&T was mum on its first smartphone LTE offerings, saying only that it would be selling its first LTE phone later this year. Since iOS is right out (no hardware updates will be coming until next summer at the very least), that leaves Android, Windows Phone 7, and Blackberry in a long third. We’ve already seen at least one possibility on that front, namely the HTC Holiday/Raider. The HTC Jetstream is the first tablet to work with the AT&T LTE network. While it didn’t announce any hardware plans, AT&T claimed in a previous statement that their LTE phones would be thinner and more battery-efficient than competitors – a definite shot at the somewhat chunky and short-lived Verizon phones like the HTC Thunderbolt and Motorola DROID BIONIC.
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AT&T announces 5 new Android phones

AT&T extends its Android offering in a big way today with no less than five new Android phones for the nationwide network. The Motorola Atrix 2, the Samsung Captivate Glide and DoubleTime, the Pantech Pocket and the “AT&T” Avail. Most of the phones don’t have any availability info just yet, but the Atrix 2 will be in stored on Sunday, October 16th for $99.

The Atrix 2 is a modest update to the original Atrix 4G, which debuted early this year. The phone retains the 960 x 540 screen, sold-separately laptop dock, 1GHz processor and “4g” HSPA+ network connection. A big part of the improvement comes from an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video recording and Android Gingerbread, though oddly, the on-board storage has been cut in half to 8GB. AT&T is trying to position the Atrix 2 as an enterprise phone with new encryption and remote-access features. The Atrix 2 will be available for purchase before the week is out on October 16th for $99 (just like the original) with a new 2-year contract.

Samsung’s QWERTY offerings are the Captivate Glide (which we spotted earlier) and budget-friendly DoubleTime. The former has a 4-inch 800x 480 Super AMOLED screen hiding its slide-out keyboard. Don’t let the messaging fool you, though – the 1GHz Tegra 2 processor and 1GB RAM will pack quite a punch. This one also has an 8 megapixel/1080p camera with a 1.3 megapixel front camera and access to HSPA+ 4G. The DoubleTime is a budget phone, and unlike the Gingerbread-loaded Captivate Glide, this little guy is saddled with Android 2.2 Froyo. The 600MHz phone’s screen is a small 3.2-inches, and the keyboard looks like it flips out Cliq-style.

Pantech’s latest smartphone, the Pocket, is an interesting one to say the least. It features a 4:3 800 x 600  screen, much wider in the horizontal axis than most android phones, and the screen stretches to four inches. AT&T claims this is for a better typing and browsing experience. Android 2.3 is included, as is “HD” video capture on the 5 megapixel camera. No mention is made of processor, storage or 4G, though we’ll probably be hearing a lot more soon.

Last but not least (“least” going to the DoubleTime up there), THe AT&T Avail is the latest addition to AT&T’s GoPhone prepaid service. OEM phone maker ZTE supplies this little guy with a 3.5-inch screen and a five megapixel camera. Once again, no more specifications or availability info is being made available at this time. Expect more information on the Atrix 2 and the other four new phones as their respective release dates near.

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AT&T unveils the Motorola Atrix 2, will launch October 16 for $99

AT&T just announced that they will be releasing the Motorola Atrix 2 starting October 16 for $99 when signing a two-year contract. If you have an Atrix, you will certainly see the few new changes within its sequel such as the slightly bigger 4.3-inch qHD display. It will have a lapdock accessory and a new HSPA+ 21Mbps modem. Check out the rest of the features:

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• 4G HSPA+ 21 Mbps (Category 14)
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• Internal memory: 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB microSD™ card (expandable to 32GB)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 4.3-inch qHD screen 960x540TFT, with more than 500,000 pixels for sharper, clearer display
• 8 MP camera and LED flash with faster viewfinder start-up and shutter speeds than a digital camera
• Front-facing camera
• 1080p HD video capture, 30 frames per second playback
• On Device Encryption (ODE) and Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS)
• IPsec VPN
• Lapdock 100 Accessory

We were hoping to see a better processor in this new Atrix 2 but hey for $100, you won’t go wrong with what it has to offer as far as specs are concerned. The press release is included below.

AT&T exceeds 2011 Android commitment, announces FIVE Smartphones

Availability of Motorola ATRIX 2, Samsung DoubleTime, Samsung Captivate Glide, Pantech Pocket and prepaid AT&T Avail, bring total count of new Android devices this year to 19
DALLAS, Oct. 11, 2011 — In January, AT&T* announced plans to introduce 12 Android devices in 2011 and today AT&T confirmed that goal has been met and will be exceeded during the fourth quarter.
AT&T announced today the upcoming availability of five new Android smartphones, the Motorola ATRIX™ 2, Samsung Captivate™ Glide, Samsung DoubleTime™, Pantech Pocket™ and the AT&T Avail™, a new smartphone option for prepaid customers. These smartphones will up AT&T’s 2011 Android lineup to 19, with more planned to follow.
Motorola ATRIX™ 2
The Motorola ATRIX™ 2 combines “extreme power” with “life of the party.” With its 1 GHz dual core processor and access to 4G speeds, entertainment lovers will revel in the ability to quickly download music and video and browse rich web pages in high-resolution on the 4.3-inch qHD display. Capture video in 1080p HD and display it on any size HD monitor with an HDMI cable using Mirror mode. With Motorola’s webtop application, you can browse the web with a full Firefox browser. Dock your phone in the optional HD Station** and browse the web on any size HD TV or monitor, or connect to the new Motorola Lapdock 100**, with optional full keyboard**, to use its multiple window capabilities to surf the web, make a call, send a text, stream a video or run a business application on the large screen all simultaneously.
While the ATRIX 2 boasts a great deal of entertainment value, features such as device and microSD card encryption, enterprise-grade VPN, enhanced Exchange options and personal information management and remote wipe make this device business-ready. Enterprise customers and personal users will enjoy the new free ZumoCast app, giving users hassle-free access to their music, playlists, pictures and videos stored on their computer.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• 4G HSPA+ 21 Mbps (Category 14)
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• Internal memory: 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB microSD™ card (expandable to 32GB)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 4.3-inch qHD screen 960x540TFT, with more than 500,000 pixels for sharper, clearer display
• 8 MP camera and LED flash with faster viewfinder start-up and shutter speeds than a digital camera
• Front-facing camera
• 1080p HD video capture, 30 frames per second playback
• On Device Encryption (ODE) and Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS)
• IPsec VPN
• Lapdock 100 Accessory

Samsung Captivate™ Glide
The Samsung Captivate Glide is a 4G Android smartphone that keeps you moving with a thin, side-slide QWERTY keyboard and a powerful 1 GHz dual core processor. Running Android 2.3, the Captivate Glide features access to 4G speeds, a 4” Super AMOLED screen, 8-megapixel flash camera with HD (1080p) video recording and a front-facing camera for video chat.
For the business professional, the Captivate Glide has enhanced Exchange ActiveSync support for IT policies, task synchronization and global address lookup. Know your information and network are secured with virtual private network access and device encryption.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• 4G HSPA+ 21 Mbps (Category 14)
• 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H dual core processor
• 1GB RAM/1GB ROM/8GB Internal microSD™ to 32GB (not included)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 4-inch 480×800 WVGA Super AMOLED™
• Dual camera – 8MP Autofocus w/LED + 1.3MP front
• Full HD 1080p video camera + HDMI playback
• Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS) to sync email, contacts, calendar and tasks
• Device and SD card encryption
• Virtual private network support
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Samsung DoubleTime™
With its compact design and dual touch screen with a full flip keyboard, Samsung DoubleTime is perfect for texting, multitasking and staying connected to social networks. Running on Android 2.2, DoubleTime boasts a white and pink color scheme and features a 3.2 MP digital camera with a camcorder, voice recognition, a dedicated function key for shortcuts, drag-and-drop widgets, five scrolling home screens and an expandable menu with scrolling panels.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Processor Qualcomm 600 MHz
• Onboard Memory Supports 260MB
• Android 2.2 (Froyo)
• microSD™ memory card supports up to 32GB (2GB microSD card included)
• 3.2” full touch screen display with 320 x 480 and 480 x 320 (HVGA) resolution

Pantech Pocket™
The Pantech Pocket is a slim Android 2.3 device ideal for customers focused on social entertainment and messaging. With a 4.0″ SVGA touch screen display, wide profile virtual keyboard, 4G support, 5MP camera, and access to the Android Market, it is the perfect device for those wanting a wider screen for a better experience with browsing, navigation and entertainment in a one-handed design.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Internal Memory: ~600MB plus 2GB microSD™ included.
• User Memory: 2.5 GB included (Includes a 2 GB microSD Card)
• Support for up to 32GB microSD
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Full touch 4″ SVGA display
• Screen size & resolution: 4″ (600×800) 16M TFT
• 5 MP camera with flash and HD video recording
• 114.7mm x 78mm x 11.3mm
• Weight is 4.66 oz
• Bluetooth: v. 2.1 + EDR
• Wi-Fi and access to AT&T hotspots

AT&T Avail™
The AT&T Avail from ZTE is the second Android smartphone launched by GoPhone, AT&T’s pre-paid offering. This device features a 3.5-inch touch screen, 5- megapixel camera and runs on Android 2.3 OS. AT&T Avail provides an affordable option for customers seeking the Android smartphone experience while still maintaining control of their usage and monthly bill.

• UMTS 850/1900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Internal memory: 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB microSD™ card
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen
• 5 MP autofocus camera and video recorder
• Seven customizable homescreens
• Wi-Fi capable

AT&T Android Portfolio
Committed to serving the growing number of Android fans, AT&T now provides more options for customers seeking the Android OS experience at a variety of price points, form factors and through unique services.
In January, AT&T announced its commitment to expanding its Android portfolio by launching 12 new devices before year’s end. Since February, the company has introduced 12 Android smartphones and two new Android tablets. The Motorola ATRIX 2 and Samsung Captivate Glide join AT&T’s premium Android smartphone lineup that includes the Samsung Infuse™ 4G, Samsung Galaxy S™ II, HTC Inspire™ 4G and LG THRILL™ 4G.

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